Publications Economic Value of the Nova Scotia Ocean Sector January 2005 Nova Scotia's Ocean Sector Doubles in Value in Last Decade The ocean-industries sector has roughly doubled its contribution to the Nova Scotia economy since 1996, according to a new study from the province, the federal government and the Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector Council. "The Economic Value of the Nova Scotia Ocean Sector" analyzes key economic indicators between 1996 and 2001 to measure the importance of sea-based industries to the province's economy. Download the Document: Economic Value of the Nova Scotia Ocean Sector  (Adobe PDF - 1.4MB) Valeur économique du secteur de l’océan en Nouvelle-Écosse  (Adobe PDF - 1.4MB) Note: This publication is available as an Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file. If you do not have the Acrobat® Reader, you can download the program from Adobe® free of charge. Feature Releases: Growth in Boat Building and Marine Manufacturing Sector Oil and Gas Important To Nova Scotia Economy Study Confirms Fishery Remains Leading Employer in Nova Scotia Related Links: Estimating the Economic Value of Coastal and Ocean Resources: The Case of Nova Scotia - 1998 Canada's Ocean Industries: Contribution to the Economy 1988-2000

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